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EVL 939X

1982 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,473 mi
Last recorded5,473 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVL 939X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 5,473 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 5,210 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 4,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 4,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 4,482 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 3,210 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 3,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 1,964 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 1,561 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 788 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,339 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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EVL 939X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1982 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 56,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EVL 939X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 44 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EVL 939X registered?

EVL 939X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1982.

Is EVL 939X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVL 939X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVL 939X have outstanding finance?

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